In January 23, the oldest and most cherished buildings in Plum Village (France) —the Purple Cloud building in Lower Hamlet— succumbed to fire! Your generosity can help with the rebuilding efforts.

The nine sisters were sleeping upstairs escaped safely. The firefighters worked tirelessly to save what they could and help the sisters rescue some of Thay’s original calligraphies and sacred memorabilia from his room, as well as many Dharma books. Everything else was lost.

Plum Village had plans to build an ecological new monastic residence, just next to Purple Cloud, and hoped to transform the Purple Cloud building into a museum in honor of Thay. After the fire, it is more important than ever that Thay’s students need such a sanctuary where we can come and feel close to his presence. Please consider offering a direct donation to build accommodation for monastics, the restoration and rebuilding of Purple Cloud and Thay’s room:

Thanks to Sister True Long Lasting Joy – Dieu Lien Ton Nu, you can also contribute to the Purple Cloud Construction Fund by donating to the Eyes of Compassion Relief Org and receive a tax receipt. Please send your donation before February 15, 2025, by:

• E-transfer to eocvn@yahoo.com
• Cheque to Eyes of Compassion Relief Org.
  52 Evelyn Wiggins Dr. North York, ON M3J 0E8

You can read Rebuild after the Fire in the Plum Village website for more details about what happened.

In this time of difficulties, we are grateful for our own stability and peace, and our opportunity and capacity to be part of the larger community. Let’s send our energy of Metta to Deer Park, Plum Village, and all beings living in danger and uncertainty right now.